Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 draft syllabus survey statements
Introduction
Teachers and interested members of the public are invited to complete the NSW
Education Standards Authority (NESA) online survey about the Technology
Mandatory Years 7–8 Draft Syllabus. It is available until 5 May 2017.
The online survey statements make specific reference to sections of the draft
syllabus.
The purpose of this survey is to obtain feedback about the draft syllabus. Feedback
received from consultation will be used to guide the revision of the final syllabus.
Rationale and Aim
1. The rationale describes the nature and purpose of the course.
2. The rationale reflects a contemporary view of the course.
3. The aim provides a succinct statement of the overall purpose of the course.
Objectives
4. The objectives define in broad terms the knowledge, understanding, skills,
values and attitudes to be developed through study of the course.
Outcomes
5. The outcomes describe what students are expected to know, understand and
can do as a result of studying the course.
Stage statement
6. The Stage statement is an appropriate summary of what students know,
understand and can do by the end of each Stage of learning.
Content
7. The organisation of content is clear.
8. The content and its sequence is logical and appropriate.
9. The content provides a contemporary approach to learning in Technology
Mandatory.
10. The Design and Production skills describes the scope and depth of learning and
is appropriate.
11. The Agriculture and Food Technologies content describes the scope and depth of
learning and is appropriate.
12. The Digital Technologies content describes the scope and depth of learning and
is appropriate.
13. The Engineered Systems describes the scope and depth of learning and is
appropriate.
14. The Material Technologies content describes the scope and depth of learning
and is appropriate.
15. The Learning across the curriculum content is authentic and appropriate.
16. The syllabus provides opportunities for students to develop their understanding
and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
Diversity of learners
17. The syllabus meets the needs of the diversity of learners.
Life Skills outcomes and content
18. There is a clear relationship between syllabus objectives and the Years 7–10 Life
Skills outcomes and content.
19. The Life Skills outcomes and content provide scope for developing programs for
students with special education needs.
Glossary and additional terms
20. Please provide comments on the glossary and additional terms for consideration.
Additional comments
21. Please provide any additional comments about the draft syllabus.